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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
5
The article reviews the P. N. Corsets praising practical side lace and fit. It notes sturdy construction, comfortable wear, and supportive design aimed at everyday use. Possible pricing and retailers are mentioned for readers seeking information.
Our Spring stocks of carpets rugs mattings linoleums curtains and draperies are complete in every detail. View the new showing now while selections are fresh and prices attractively low for immediate purchase.
The store reports increased rug stock this season offering a wider variety at surprisingly low prices. Examples include 9x12 Seamless Wiltons at 25.00, 9x12 Roxbury Tapestries at 19.00, American Orientals 9x12 at 28.00, 8x3 Axminsters at 26.00, and 4x7 Smyrns at 7.00, among many others of similar value.
An ad promotes the selection of patterns in Jap and China mattings at 20c and 25c per yard, with fancy Japs from 25c to 85c and rice straw matting at 60c per yard. It notes agents for Hofi Linen Mattings sold by the yard.
Park Mill Carpets showcases an exceptional range of carpets with patterns described as handsome for the new season. Prices advertised as unbeatable, offering Art Rajah Be Velvets Body Brussels and tapestries at low yet quality aligned costs.
In many stores linoleum supply cannot meet demand and offers only small varieties. One early buyer secured a notably better selection, with Wild's Printed linoleum highlighting the market. Prices range from 5c to 60c per square foot with patterns running through to the back at 1.50 per square yard.
Ame ric treads with names like Perry street Vernon Court and Waterbury are listed among the day’s errands. Residents travel to Boston Lebanon N Y Roxbury and Burlington for visits medicals and business.
Prices for sheeting and liping at ads. Coats spool now sold at Wringham's. Mrs. Caroline George visited Montpelier. New spring gingham at Per y's. Alle Bohonon and Arthur Higalaw in city on business. Vount Paquette of Manchester and George Wy Munn in Boston on business. Patrick Brown went to St Johnsbury to attend a family matter. Clerks union meeting at 7:30 pm Wednesday in K of P hall. The College Boy's Revue shown at Methodist church Wednesday night with refreshments. Queen of the vere circle announces four candidates for initiation. Jessie McDonald C. C.
Golden wedding celebrated by Mr and Mrs H A Joslin at their Main Street home in Concord with friends and kin. The couple born in New Hampshire and Kirby respectively in 1830s. Civil War veteran Joslin honored guests and long service to Woodbury Port area. Family memories recalled as May and Al May performed, Rev Grant Van Hartom offered remarks, refreshments served, congratulations flowed.
Rutland 17 year old Budron, noted as a district nuisance, escaped from the state industries school at Vergennes for the sixth time after slipping past guards at night. He reportedly climbed down the fire escape and fled following lights out. Authorities note the ongoing trouble the boy has caused at the facility.
The Canadian Jubilee Singers and the pearl orchestra perform at the opera hall in Plainfield on March 24 at 8 o clock. Admission 25 cents, children 15 cents. Captain Gardner of the University of Vermont visits Saturday to assist the aquad tall. Practice continues with Haynes, Collins, Gardner, Smith, Thomas, Williams, Hime among those listed.
A. P. Abbott & Co presents a selection of goods described as right in price and value. The advert emphasizes careful conservative buying and urges trade to purchase for immediate or future use, outlining items and benefits for customers.
A local retailer promotes dress goods with window prices on several specialty fabrics. Half wool yardage in two fashionable colors goes at a low rate, along with washable batiste suitable for waists or full outfits. Also featured are 8 inch back Corina Mohair imported mohair fabric offered at a bargain price, though color matching remains challenging.
Aden-like fragment describes chock and stripes fabrics with Mohair on sale at 63¢ for 42 inch widths. Mentions navy grey and castor mixes and a 42 inch Mohair item priced at 100 dollars. Various cloths, Sunburst Silks for linings, and reduced wholesale pricing referenced in a dated sales notice.
Advertisement touts Sure Bilk silks offering two dresses for the price of one at 4M4ae with all colors and boatin Silice features claimed. Warns against imitators and asserts genuine Suesing silk quality and satisfaction. References Bicknord & Armstrong Silks at $1.00 and market reputation.
A string of visitors and residents’ activities fill the Montpelier St. Johnsbury area roster. Names include Mrs Clara Parks, Wilson Pillsbury, Nathan Ricker, Mrs Dark Nelson, Mrs Steven Hooper, Elmer Mathews, Carlos Welch, W. O. Welch, Mrs Welch, Gaffrin, Arthur Hutcttles, BK. Maxfield, Cleveland Hood, Dr. L S Bastian, Feapk Welch, HHasta, Dexter Whitehill, T Se Eastman, I D Ricker. Also noted are journeys to Hanover, St. Albans, and Boston, a local theater drama Cuban Spy, and the burial of John Long with family and neighbors attending.
A fragmented item notes a rat caught at Gateshead on Tyne measuring eighteen and a half inches, a claim about 4,000 rich persons in the UK, and a fable of £200,000,000. It also mentions an arrest inquiry in Winchester Surrey, a parliamentary letter from a constituent, and a wife’s sister dilemma. Outdoor city charts with places of interest are posted in London for strangers.
A five foot eight inch live snake was kept in a Trenton barber shop by Louie Schulz and petted by customers. Irvin Whaley of Galestown ate two grains of black pepper and wagered, needing a physician. Adolph Goldblatt of McKeesport has a baby weighing around pounds who eats significant meat daily. Joby Smith of Traverse City traps for mink, checking on the trap after seeing what the device captured.
An ad urges owning a raincoat as a single essential overcoat while suggesting a set includes an extra rainproof option. It promotes fabrics that resist shrinking and cockling, highlights prices from 10 to 22.50 dollars, and offers cleaning prom and repair services plus fur coats for rent.
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